General Discussion » Can Tony Jr do for Brad what he couldn't do for Dale?
There weren't that many bad calls on timing and pitstops.
Earnhardt Jr. says his victory in all-star race is a special one
By SceneDaily Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr. celebrates his win in the 2000 all-star race at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
Craig Jones
Getty Images
Although it's been eight years since Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the all-star race as a rookie, the Sprint Cup Series driver still has special memories of that race.
He's back in the field for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway Saturday night and looking for his second victory in it.
Earnhardt Jr. has seven top-10 finishes in eight appearances in the race.
“People ask me about what my biggest win was in my career, and of course you say the Daytona 500," he said. "But I thought about it the other day, and I came up with a good thought that to win the Daytona, we could have had a great chance to win and expecting to run well and win the race.
“I went into the all-star race thinking I had no chance to win and thinking that I was just happy to be there and just tickled to be there. I couldn’t believe that I was going to run in the all-star race because I kind of dreaded being in the Open [qualifying race] and not having a week off. But being [in the] all-star race was really cool. And there we were."
Earnhardt Jr. said that even as it was happening, he was in awe that he was in the position to make the move that paid off in victory.
"I was passing for the lead, and at the same time I was doing what I was doing, I couldn’t believe it," he said. "And I still feel like that was the biggest shock for me, personally. It was great to celebrate that win in victory lane with Dad too. He was very, very proud of that race, and I was so glad to have won it. For him, as an owner, he was proud of that, man.”
Mentioned Drivers: Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Popular News
Recent Headlines
-
Red Bull Racing's Brian Vickers best in lone Thursday Cup practice at Chicagoland
Post Comment -
Jeff Gordon: Giving an inch on last lap at Daytona and Talladega easier said than done
Post Comment -
Business as usual for Matt Kenseth at Chicagoland after birth of second child
Post Comment -
Joe Gibbs Racing's Joey Logano leads first Nationwide practice at Chicagoland
Post Comment -
Juan Pablo Montoya focused on making Chase - not losing Martin Truex Jr. as teammate
Post Comment
Poll PositionView All
Was anyone at fault for the mayhem at the finish of the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway?
Promotions
-
Play "WIX Filters' Pick 3" stock car fantasy and win prizes. Season 2 is now in session!
-
Tweet your thoughts about each race and join the conversation with other fans.
-
Drive an authentic NASCAR Sprint Cup car at the Jeff Gordon Racing School.
-
Play our simulation racing fantasy game. Free with promo code "FREECRD".
No Comments
Be the first to comment on "Earnhardt Jr. says his victory in all-star race is a special one". Login or sign up for a free account to post your comment